"Some here resort to try and discredit opposing views in order to protect their investments. No real opinion is given by them, they only give vague open-ended quips to provide themselves wiggle-room if the thread turns into a debate. or the lazier and less-imaginative approach of insulting in the hopes of silencing it."

Brian, I don't take it personal - he's just protecting his interests to make a living in a chi/ki specialist field. so of course he doesn't want opposing thoughts on this subject in his forum section that he's been guarding for years.